Downstream petrochemical news

ABB has won an order from Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical to deliver ProcessMaster FEP600 electromagnetic flowmeters with Ethernet-APL (Advanced Physical Layer) connectivity for an upgrade at a large refining and petrochemical complex in China.

AMETEK Process Instruments has expanded its 993X series of gas analysers – including both 993X and 9933 models - with new explosion proof (Ex d) enclosures certified for ATEX and IECEx Zone 1 hazardous locations.

The crisis in the Middle East should be a wake-up for the global chemical industry to end its dependence on fossil fuels for feedstocks and consider sustainable alternatives, according to Scottish green chemicals firm Celtic Renewables.

Worley has been awarded, as part of a pool of 11 contractors, a long-term agreement by Aramco to support projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia across the energy and chemical sectors.

INEOS Enterprises has announced the completion of the sale of INEOS Calabrian, its ultra-pure sulfur dioxide and derivatives business, to Ecovyst.

Air Liquide Karabatan Tech Gases LLP has signed a new long-term agreement with Silleno LLP for the supply of nitrogen and compressed dry air to its future polyethylene plant in Kazakhstan.

INEOS Oligomers has announced the expansion of its global DIB offering with the introduction of DIB99S (Diisobutylene 99% with BHT).

GlobalData has reported that low-cost feedstock and developed infrastructure will support PVC capacity additions in the Middle East.

Cognite has announced the launch of its Integrated Supply Chain offering, which extends the Cognite AI and Data Platform beyond the plant.

INEOS Styrolution has announced its decision to permanently close its polystyrene production site in Illinois, US, with decommissioning and an orderly closure process expected to be completed in 4Q6.